In the initial âexpandingâ phase, lymphatic fluid flows at an increased rate and volume from an affected joint to the draining LN via afferent lymphatic vessels. The LN volume expands, presumably to accommodate the influx of cells and lymph exiting the inflamed synovium.
Other signs and symptoms of COPD may include: 1  Shortness of breath, especially during physical activities. 2  Wheezing. 3  Chest tightness.  Having to clear your throat first thing in the morning, due to excess mucus in your 1  lungs. A chronic cough that may produce mucus (sputum) that may be clear, white, yellow or greenish.
Symptoms of COPD and Heart Failure. COPD and heart failure cause the same main symptom: shortness of breath with exertion. People with COPD, heart failure, or both, have a limited ability to exercise, climb stairs, or walk long distances. Difficulty breathing occurs for different reasons in COPD and heart failure.